France

Vatel and Institut Lyfe are two of the top hospitality schools in France for Indian students to consider. As to which is better of the two for Indian students, depends on what a student is looking for.

Given below is how they compare across different factors:

Both maintain strong ties in the hospitality and tourism sectors, however a degree from Institut Lyfe is considered more prestigious.

Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School is the #1 hospitality institution in France in 2026, as per QS World. Listed below are the top 5 hospitality and leisure management schools in France in 2026:

Yes. Indian students interested in vocational/apprenticeship programs at Vatel France, need a valid formal work permit. Students usually need to obtain the Provisional Work Authorization (APT) to pursue an apprenticeship programme in France.

The institute offers apprenticeships in Culinary & Pastry Arts, CAP Pastry, and Restaurant service.

Yes, Vatel France has a strict, mandatory dress code. The dress code is sober and elegant in line with different jobs in the hospitality and restaurant services.

Men's attire includes a jacket, slacks, and a shirt. Women's attire includes a classic blazer, scarve, slacks/skirt, and a white shirt.

Yes, students can transfer from the ESSEC Singapore campus to the ESSEC France campus. Students are allowed to move between campuses for a 3-6 month specialised track during their program.

To know more, contact the ESSEC Business School Admissions Office or our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

The choice of which is better between ESSEC Singapore and ESSEC France depends on the target market post-study. Both offer the same high-tier degree but each has a different career focus.

ESSEC France is better for a career in Europe (at top luxury brands), after studies. However, ESSEC Singapore offers better access to the Asian market (tech and consultancy roles), lower costs of living, and no need to learn French.

HEC Paris acceptance rate is around 11%. This makes it one of the most competitive business schools in Europe.

Admission is highly selective, especially for Indian applicants. Get good academic scores to improve your admission chances here.

BBA in France is available in multiple specializations for International students. Some top specializations chosen among Indians are Finance, Business Economics, International Business, etc. The table below includes the list of popular BBA specializations for France-

To study for more than 4 months up to 1 year in France, you will be required to get a French student visa. The French student visa for that purpose is called the VLS-TS student visa. Upon its expiration, students can avail of a multi-annual residence permit to continue to stay for the further years of their study in France. Thus,  the cost of a French student visa for Indian students is €50. Upon acceptance by the desired university, the visa applications will be sent to the French consular authorities automatically.

Several universities are the best and renowned for MBA in France such as:

1. HEC Paris
2. INSEAD
3. ESCP Europe
4. ESSEC Business School 
5. EDHEC Business School